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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.58, 412.08 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.58, 412.08 and 130.34 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.58 : 412.08 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.58/412.08 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.58x = 412.08 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.58x = 53,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,710.51/274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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